diff --git a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt
index 66dda60..608c07a 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt
+++ b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_effects/mistborn_effects.txt
@@ -101,32 +101,16 @@ decrease_lord_ruler_attention_effect = {
 # ===== SNAPPING EFFECT =====
 
 trigger_snapping_effect = {
-	# A traumatic event causes a character with potential to "snap" and awaken their powers
-	# This is the core mechanic - near-death experiences activate Allomancy
-
+	# Utility effect: triggers the snapping event chain for a character with potential.
+	# The actual Misting type assignment happens in mistborn_snapping.0020's immediate block,
+	# which is the single source of truth for weighted random Misting type selection.
 	if = {
 		limit = {
 			can_snap_trigger = yes
 		}
-
-		# The snapping event
-		stress_impact = {
-			base = major_stress_impact_gain
-		}
-
-		# Activate the power
-		activate_allomancy_effect = yes
-
-		# Notify the character's liege
-		if = {
-			limit = { exists = liege }
-			liege = {
-				send_interface_message = {
-					type = event_generic_neutral
-					title = msg_vassal_snapped
-					left_icon = prev
-				}
-			}
+		trigger_event = {
+			id = mistborn_snapping.0020
+			days = 1
 		}
 	}
 }
diff --git a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt
index a66933f..f72e3a0 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt
+++ b/lords_of_ash/common/scripted_triggers/mistborn_triggers.txt
@@ -107,6 +107,17 @@ has_hemalurgic_spike_trigger = {
 	}
 }
 
+has_multiple_spikes_trigger = {
+	# Character has 3+ hemalurgic spike traits — eligible for Inquisitor transformation
+	calc_true_if = {
+		amount >= 3
+		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_steel
+		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_pewter
+		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_bronze
+		has_trait = trait_hemalurgic_atium
+	}
+}
+
 # ===== CULTURAL TRIGGERS =====
 
 is_noble_scadrian_trigger = {
diff --git a/lords_of_ash/common/traits/00_allomancy_traits.txt b/lords_of_ash/common/traits/00_allomancy_traits.txt
index d86313d..0752b50 100644
--- a/lords_of_ash/common/traits/00_allomancy_traits.txt
+++ b/lords_of_ash/common/traits/00_allomancy_traits.txt
@@ -8,7 +8,8 @@
 
 # Steel Misting - Pushes on nearby metals
 trait_misting_coinshot = {
-category = fame
+
+	category = fame
 
 	genetic = yes
 	group = "allomancy_group"